Pre-match facts: 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs. VfB

Record against Mainz

Overall: 31 matches, 13 wins, 6 draws, 12 defeats, 49:47 goal difference
In the Bundesliga: 27 matches, 12 wins, 6 draws, 9 defeats, 45:38 goal difference

Looking back

VfB have won each of their last three Bundesliga meetings with Mainz – twice at home (2-1 and 2-0) and once on the road (4-1).

Strong on home soil

Mainz have won six of their last seven matches at home, with the only exception being a 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund at the MEWA Arena.

Two tough-tackling teams

Bo Svensson’s men have contested the most challenges in the Bundesliga this season (6,393), while VfB are fourth with 6,135.

Large following

VfB will be backed by 4,000 fans in Mainz.